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Members of the Kokopelli ATV Club conducted an OHV march through Mesquite last week, delivering nearly 3,500 pounds of food to the Virgin Valley Food Bank. This was the result of his four-month drive throughout the club and community. Photo by JASON ANDRUS/The Progress
Members of the Kokopelli ATV Club are more than just a fun group of people who love the outdoors and stir up OHV dust. They are also a community-oriented group that donates to local charities each year.
On Friday afternoon, members of the Kokopelli ATV Club rode in “buggies” through Mesquite and in caravans to the Virgin Valley Food Bank. The group has delivered nearly 3,500 pounds of food that Kokopelli members have collected this year. This food drive is the third consecutive year.
“We do fundraising twice a year,” explained Kokopelli member Bob Lopez. “This he started in May and will end on September 1. We are collecting food and food cash donations to go to our local food banks.”
Another club fundraiser starts September 1st through December 1st. “This program is for both Virgin Valley and Moapa Valley.”
This initiative helps fund police department members who go Christmas shopping with elementary school students each year.
Former Kokopelli President Dominique Oliveto was pleased with the success of the food drive. “The main reason was that I was able to go to the concession stand at Nellis Air Force Base through one of his members. They were very helpful in working with us.”
Gladys Smith of Virgin Valley Food Bank was there to pick up the food. Mr. Smith expressed his deep gratitude. “Thank you, thank you, thank you!” she said. “Shelves are now in stock and ready to be distributed next week,” she said.
Kokopelli was founded in 1996 as a non-profit recreational organization. This organization advocates for and promotes the responsible use and conservation of public lands and natural resources to preserve aesthetic and recreational quality for future generations.
Anyone who wants to donate to the club’s fundraiser can do so online. https://kokopelliatvclub.com/store/ols/products/donation.
